HOLY TRINITY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL: Foundation/KS1 Teacher - Full-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: MPS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teacher to join a fantastic team of dedicated staff in our over-subscribed primary school!

The Governors of Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated full time class based teacher for Early Years or KS1 to join our team (NQTs are welcome to apply). We are looking for someone who is dedicated to bringing out the best in all of our children and help them reach their full potential. Evidence of good/outstanding practice is essential.

Everything we do at Holy Trinity CEP School is underpinned by our mission statement: Learning and caring together, building a firm foundation for the future’.

Holy Trinity has enthusiastic pupils who are willing to learn and are well behaved. We are looking for somebody passionate about learning and who is committed to all children and staff feeling valued. Our school values of respect, honesty and love shine through in all that we do.

Our school is situated in the centre of Gravesend serving a mixed and culturally diverse catchment area. We are a two form entry school with our own Nursery. Holy Trinity offers a pleasant and supportive working environment with Teaching Assistant support in every class.

At Holy Trinity we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will be looking for the same commitment from the successful candidate.

The post will be offered subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We warmly welcome the opportunity to show you around our school. Please contact the school office to make a mutually convenient appointment.

If you wish to apply please fill in an application pack available from Mrs Lynne De Gruchy, our Business Manager, and attach a supporting letter of application.

Closing Date and time for applications to be received: 12 noon Monday 13th June, 2016.

Interview date: Friday 17th June, 2016

Information about the school

Holy Trinity School serves a multi-cultural part of Gravesend. It is situated within walking distance of the town centre. Gravesend is a riverside town with a population of over 100,000. The town is within 4 miles of green belt farming land, yet only 8 miles from the M25 and the Dartford River Crossing.

The School was founded in 1865 when it was attached to Holy Trinity Church. It was destroyed by fire in 1961 and moved to temporary accommodation in Milton Barracks. A new building was opened on the former Barracks site in 1977.

Holy Trinity is a popular oversubscribed school. We have seven pairs of year group classes plus a nursery. Each class has approximately 30 pupils. The school roll at present is 484 including 58 in the Nursery.

The School has extensive grounds, which are used as a valuable teaching resource including a new environmental area with a pond and wooded area. We have recently opened a new purpose built KS1 teaching facility.

The School has approximately 74% of its pupils from ethnic minority groups; the largest group being Punjabi speaking Sikhs. Our pupils have a total of 24 different languages.

The Governing Body employ over 20 Learning Support Assistants to support class teachers and their pupils.

The School has an active PTFA who provide various social events for adults and children as well as raising additional funds for various resources.

Our aim is to create a community where our core values are always present. All members – children, teachers, parents, staff and governors – play a key role in building this community. We encourage with praise; we teach by example; we lead with respect for all. We are proud to provide a safe and happy environment that nurtures every child, which encourages them to develop their gifts and which challenges them to achieve the highest academic standard.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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